Economy

Singapore’s approach is to keep what works, change what does not: PM Wong

The prime minister said cities must stay pragmatic, adaptive, and open to cooperation amid global uncertainty.

Employment growth slows in Q1 as job vacancies dip

Retrenchments inched up but remained within non-recessionary norms, whilst unemployment stayed low.

Singapore US tariff hit could be cushioned by chip, pharma exemptions

Proposed levy’s impact on the existing 10% duty remains unclear. 

Singapore's revised framework for Single Family Offices goes live

Existing SFOs in Singapore have a one-year transitional period to comply.

SMEs report lowest optimism on overseas expansion

One in two said geopolitical instability is their biggest challenge.

Wealthy individuals notch 4.8% wealth gain in 2025

Markets and savings lift wealth growth as property momentum slows.

EnterpriseSG launches 2035 standards roadmap

Gan Kim Yong announced the plan on 11 June at the gala dinner.

Wealthy population climbs 3% in 2025

GDP rises 5% alongside export and financial easing backdrop.

Proposed US tariff puts Singapore exports under scrutiny

Around one-third of Singapore’s domestic exports to the US could fall within the scope of the proposed measure.

US tariff rebuild poses modest but escalating risk—UOB

The forced labour proposal is only the first plank in a broader tariff rebuild.

STI steadies in June as analyst predicts rebound

The index's resilience follows a volatile April in which the STI touched the psychologically significant 5,000.

SGX FX tightens liquidity race with CIBC entry

The new provider ramps up competition in FX options pricing across global markets.

Singapore cracks global top 10 startup ecosystems for first time

It is still world's fourth startup ecosystem in 2026. 

SG exporters at risk of 12.5% US tariff over forced labour probe

Written comments are due by 6 July, with USTR hearings set for 7 July. 

Singapore ranks highest in Asia in global talent cities index

Savills said the city-state remains a global command hub for capital, talent, and decision-making.